Roy Israel, NAM President and CEO, and 6 NAM Neutrals Named

2017 Alternative Dispute Resolution Champions

June 01, 2017 09:30 AM Eastern Daylight Time

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NAM is proud to announce that Roy Israel, NAM President and CEO, and 6
of the firm’s neutrals have been named 2017 Alternative Dispute
Resolution Champions by the National Law Journal Legal & Times.
Only 37 ADR Champions were selected from nominations received
throughout the United States and each nominee was carefully vetted by the
National Law Journal. Those who were chosen have distinguished
themselves in the field of arbitration and mediation, each having an
abiding passion for, and deep commitment to, the practice of ADR with a
remarkable track record of success. It is an exemplary list of the
finest leaders and neutrals in the United States with each honoree
continuing to make a mark in ADR.

In addition to Mr. Israel (second year in a row), the NAM neutrals who
have been recognized as 2017 Alternative Dispute Resolution Champions are
Richard P. Byrne, Esq. (second year in a row), Hon. John P.
DiBlasi (second year in a row), Hon. Luis A. Gonzalez, Susan
Hernandez, Esq. (second year in a row), William M. Savino, Esq. and
Hon. Peter B. Skelos.

Roy Israel stated, “Once again, this is a most prestigious honor and I
am delighted that the National Law Journal recognized the
accomplishments of these 6 highly regarded neutrals. All of them have
outstanding credentials and reputations and are well deserving of this
national recognition. This accolade is a testament to their exceptional
contributions to ADR and I couldn’t be prouder.”

Founded in 1992, NAM (National Arbitration and Mediation) has been
recognized for its superb customer service and exceptional panel of
arbitrators and mediators. In 2017, NAM was named Best ADR firm in the
United States by the National Law Journal Annual Reader Rankings Survey
for the second year in a row. Further, the company was ranked a Best
National ADR Provider by the 2017 Corporate Counsel Best of Survey.
Consistent with being the nation's premier ADR provider, the New York
Law Journal Annual Reader Rankings Survey also selected NAM as the #1
ADR firm for the last six years. Additionally, 6 of NAM's neutrals were
named National Law Journal 2017 Alternative Dispute Resolution
Champions, as part of a select group of only 37 nationwide.

NAM actively works with more than 10,000 commercial entities, including
more than 50% of the Fortune 100 companies. NAM offers litigants a
nationwide panel of nearly 2,500 top-tier former judges and practicing
specialists uniquely qualified to facilitate the resolution of disputes
in a private forum. The company maintains rosters in all 50 states,
Puerto Rico and in major cities around the world, with specific
expertise in the areas of Complex Commercial, Construction, Employment,
Entertainment, Financial Services, International, Insurance, Medical
Malpractice, Personal Injury (including 3rd party and 1st party
actions), Professional Liability and Real Estate dispute resolution.

NAM is often an indispensable resource for parties seeking
cost-effective alternatives to expensive and often time-consuming
litigation.